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South Korean blaze killed 22, mostly Chinese

International —25 June, 2024 10:35

Rescue workers were combing through the charred ruins of a factory building near South Korea's capital to find any more fire victims Tuesday, a day after…

South Korean blaze killed 22, mostly Chinese

Philippines clash with Chinese Coast Guard

The president of the Philippines said Sunday his country would…

Philippines clash with Chinese Coast Guard
A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Russia has effectively dismantled and replaced the Wagner Group…

A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Deaths from Indian toxic alcohol rise to more than 50

Deaths from Indian toxic alcohol rise to more than 50

The death toll from a batch of toxic illegal alcohol in India has risen to 53, media reported Sunday, as more victims in hospital succumbed to the poisonous brew. Tamil Nadu state…

Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill dozens, Hamas says

Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill dozens, Hamas says

Two Israeli air strikes on buildings in Gaza City have killed at least 38 people and injured many more, Hamas says.The Israeli military said warplanes had struck Hamas military infrastructure…

US aircraft carrier arrives in S. Korea for joint drills

US aircraft carrier arrives in S. Korea for joint drills

A US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Saturday for a joint military drills aimed to better counter North Korean threats, Seoul's navy said. The announcement came a day after…

Russia attacks Ukraine power infrastructure

Russia attacks Ukraine power infrastructure

Russia launched a "massive" overnight attack on energy infrastructure in western and southern Ukraine, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry said Saturday. "Equipment at (operator) Ukrenergo facilities in Zaporizhzhia and Lviv regions was damaged," the ministry said, adding that two employees were wounded and hospitalised in Zaporizhzhia.

World can't afford Lebanon war: UN

World can't afford Lebanon war: UN

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed increasing concern over the escalating war of words and deadly border clashes between Israel’s military and Lebanon’s…

Chinese companies involve in ‘serious irregularities’ in India

Chinese companies involve in ‘serious irregularities’ in India

National security planners have found several irregularities in the operations of Chinese companies and the import of Chinese products into India – ranging from improper documentation…

Southeastern Turkey wildfire toll rises to 11

Southeastern Turkey wildfire toll rises to 11

 A huge wildfire that swept through several villages in mainly Kurdish southeastern Turkey overnight killed 11people, authorities said Friday. Hundreds of animals also perished…

Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine

Putin warns South Korea against arming Ukraine

  Vladimir Putin has warned South Korea it would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine in the war against Russia. His comments come after Seoul said it was considering…

Turkey wildfires death tolls five

Turkey wildfires death tolls five

Five people died and dozens were hurt, 10of them seriously, as wildfires swept through several villages insoutheastern Turkey overnight, the health minister said Friday. "Five people died and 44 were injured, 10 seriously," when the blaze sweptthrough two areas near the southeastern city of Mardin, Health MinisterFahrettin Koca wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Chinese visa dip after Galwan clash

Chinese visa dip after Galwan clash

The number of visas issued to Chinese nationals by India has seen a sharp drop since the border clash between soldiers of the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)…

Putin signs Vietnam deals to shore up ties in Asia

Putin signs Vietnam deals to shore up ties in Asia

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart on Thursday and offered to supply fossil fuels including natural gas to Vietnam for the…

South Korea blasts Russia's deal with North

South Korea blasts Russia's deal with North

South Korea on Thursday condemned an agreement reached by Russia and North Korea that pledged mutual defense assistance in the event of war and said it will reconsider its policy of…

India boosts Sri Lanka's maritime monitoring centres

India boosts Sri Lanka's maritime monitoring centres

Sri Lanka launched an upgraded naval monitoring centre on Thursday, funded by its powerful neighbour India as New Delhi pushes to counter China's expanding regional influence. The…

South Africa MP suspended for racist language

South Africa MP suspended for racist language

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has suspended an MP after an old video resurfaced online of him spewing violent racist language against black people. Renaldo Gouws initially insinuated…